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United Slashes 35 Daily Newark Flights After FAA Tech Failures and Controller Shortages

United Airlines will remove 35 daily round trips at its Newark Liberty hub starting this weekend after a week of flight snarls caused by FAA technology failures and an air traffic controller staffing crisis, equating to roughly 10% of its scheduled departures.

2025-05-02T16:02:57.096908-07:00

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US to Offer $5,000–$10,000 Bonuses to Alleviate Air Traffic Controller Shortage

2025-05-01T10:01:58.194960-07:00

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Major Power Outage Disrupts Air Travel Across Portugal and Spain

2025-04-28T06:45:27.240159-07:00

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FAA Equipment and Staffing Problems Disrupt Newark Airport Operations, Diverting United Flights

2025-04-28T15:12:45.472922-07:00

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China Coast Guard helicopter briefly violates Japanese airspace near Senkaku Islands A China Coast Guard helicopter from a patrol ship briefly entered Japanese airspace off the Senkaku Islands on Saturday, prompting a scramble by the Japan Self-Defense Forces. It was the fourth recorded intrusion by Chinese aircraft around the disputed East China Sea islets.

2025-05-03T04:11:09.019153-07:00

China Coast Guard helicopter briefly violates Japanese airspace near Senkaku Islands

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United Slashes 35 Daily Newark Flights After FAA Tech Failures and Controller Shortages United Airlines will remove 35 daily round trips at its Newark Liberty hub starting this weekend after a week of flight snarls caused by FAA technology failures and an air traffic controller staffing crisis, equating to roughly 10% of its scheduled departures.

2025-05-02T16:02:57.096908-07:00

United Slashes 35 Daily Newark Flights After FAA Tech Failures and Controller Shortages

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Two Commercial Jets Perform Go-Arounds at Reagan National After Army Black Hawk Intrusion Two commercial flights were forced to abort landing at Washington's Reagan National Airport this week when an Army Black Hawk helicopter deviated from its clearance and entered their final approach paths. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the incident unacceptable as the FAA and NTSB launch probes into the safety breach.

2025-05-02T11:00:03.774425-07:00

Two Commercial Jets Perform Go-Arounds at Reagan National After Army Black Hawk Intrusion

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US to Offer $5,000–$10,000 Bonuses to Alleviate Air Traffic Controller Shortage The US Transportation Department has introduced cash incentives of $5,000 for FAA Academy graduates and new hires, rising to $10,000 for assignments in hard-to-staff regions, as part of a broader agreement with NATCA to address a persistent air traffic controller staffing shortage.

2025-05-01T10:01:58.194960-07:00

US to Offer $5,000–$10,000 Bonuses to Alleviate Air Traffic Controller Shortage

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Operators Turn to Advanced Tech and Training to Counter Rising Runway Incursions Airports and airlines are deploying AI-enhanced surveillance systems, real-time alert platforms, and enhanced simulator-based crew and air traffic controller training to address a surge in runway incursions over the past two years, leveraging data-driven risk metrics to detect threats earlier and bolster safety protocols globally.

2025-05-01T04:34:47.799368-07:00

Operators Turn to Advanced Tech and Training to Counter Rising Runway Incursions

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Trump Pushes Single-Prime Model for FAA’s Air Traffic Control Overhaul President Donald Trump called for a full-scale replacement of the nation’s air traffic control system, urging Congress to back a single “big beautiful contractor”—potentially IBM or Raytheon—over FAA’s multi-vendor plan. The push follows a deadly January mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport that killed 67.

2025-04-30T09:52:34.026893-07:00

Trump Pushes Single-Prime Model for FAA’s Air Traffic Control Overhaul

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US House Proposes $15 Billion Investment in FAA Infrastructure The US House of Representatives has introduced a proposal to allocate $15 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration for upgrading air traffic control systems. This initiative aims to modernize technology, enhance safety protocols, and alleviate staffing shortages, gaining broad support from industry stakeholders including the NBAA.

2025-04-29T09:43:00.770257-07:00

US House Proposes $15 Billion Investment in FAA Infrastructure

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Phone Fire On Hawaiian Airlines Flight Highlights Electronic Device Risks A passenger's phone caught fire on a Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330 during landing in Tokyo, after becoming trapped in a seat. This incident underscores the growing concern over lithium-ion battery safety on flights, as airlines face challenges managing electronic device risks onboard.

2025-04-29T05:05:08.181006-07:00

Phone Fire On Hawaiian Airlines Flight Highlights Electronic Device Risks

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